Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Cookeville, TN

Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Cookeville, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Dr Garrett C Shepherd and his current practice location is 45 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 526-2022.

Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number OD 0000002600) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609827542.

Contact Information

Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd, OD
45 N Dixie Ave,
Cookeville, TN 38501-3372
(931) 526-2022
(931) 528-1230



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Garrett Clark Shepherd
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location45 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609827542
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153346960
  • Enrollment ID: I20051011000744

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609827542NPI-NPPES
4114922OtherTNBC/BS OF TN
3946671MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD 0000002600 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dr Garrett C Shepherd60020442112

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameDr Garrett C Shepherd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629560438
PECOS PAC ID: 6002044211
Enrollment ID: O20180830002355

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd, OD
45 N Dixie Ave,
Cookeville, TN 38501-3372

Ph: (931) 526-2022
Dr Garrett Clark Shepherd, OD
45 N Dixie Ave,
Cookeville, TN 38501-3372

Ph: (931) 526-2022

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